On Thursday my mom had her kidney stone surgery. It was very scary and painful for her, and we had a little commotion at the beginning because the nanny’s car broke down. I dropped off my mom at the surgery center, dropped the kids off at school, dropped the other kids off with the nanny (who borrowed a car to come over), and then went back to the surgery center to be there when my mom woke up.
It took a while for her to feel like she could move again, so she ate some snacks before she was ready to leave. On our way home we picked up some medicine and things she needed for recovery.
Then Maggie stayed with my mom while I picked the kids up from school. It was a really pretty day and the kids were so cute outside after school. I took a picture of them all playing so sweetly together on the trampoline. Sometimes I have to pinch myself because honestly, these kids are so unbelievably good. I am so lucky.
In the evening the Giles, some of our new neighbors, came over to bring my mom chocolate and tell her they were thinking of her during her surgery. They were SO nice. Sometimes I struggle in Utah County, but the people are the kindest. We were all so touched.
Also, Abe got back from his trip! He arrived close to midnight because someone accidentally took his carry-on off the plane, and so he had to track the person down at a train station to exchange luggage. It’s so great to have him back.